The Count to Infinity

The "Count to Infinity" problem arises in networking, particularly in distance-vector routing protocols. When routers share information about network paths, they can end up with inaccurate distance metrics due to delayed or incorrect updates. This can cause a router to believe that a certain path has an infinite distance, making it unreachable. If routers continuously update their information without resolving inconsistencies, it may lead to endless loops of incorrect distance metrics, hence the term "infinity." This issue highlights the importance of accurate communication and mechanisms to prevent routing loops in dynamic networks.